Richard Wernham & Julia West Centre for Learning

1. Minds Matter

The mandate of the Wernham & West Centre for Learning (CFL) is to enhance the learning environment at UCC by facilitating a greater understanding of the different learning styles and needs of all students and assist them in developing strategies appropriate to their learning profile.

The CFL meets this mandate by:

Scheduling class visits on developing study and test-taking skills

Planning activities and discussions in the area of academic reflection and goal-setting through the Guidance Life Skills Program (Prep School) and the House Advisory Program (Upper School)

Providing various group sessions in the CFL on exam preparation, test-taking, time-management and study skills at scheduled times throughout the year

Encouraging any student to visit the CFL; Opening times are posted for boys at the Prep School and forms to schedule an appointment are on the board outside the CFL offices at the Upper School

Planning programs and support for parents to help them understand the many issues around learning styles and differences, with a focus on boys and learning